Origin
East Haddam, CT
Late night in East Haddam on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haddam, CT to West Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haddam, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 37.4-mile drive from East Haddam to West Hartford, Connecticut, is a quick 41-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate local roads for the entire duration, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, making it an economical choice for a short excursion. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience, so don't expect high-speed travel. Given its brevity, this drive is best enjoyed without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 29.3 mi | 35m |
| CT 82 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saybrook Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| LaSalle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 29.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haddam, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on CT 149
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on CT 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
3
Enter roundabout onto CT 82; CT 154
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saybrook Road
4
Continue on CT 82; CT 154
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saybrook Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CT 82
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
CT 82
6
Continue on CT 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 82
7
Take the ramp onto CT 82
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CT 82
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward CT 9 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto CT 9
23 mi
·
28 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 84; US 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84; US 6
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
14
Turn left onto CT 173
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Pelham Road
359 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pelham Road
16
Turn right onto LaSalle Road
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
LaSalle Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
18
Turn right onto Dale Street
462 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
19
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Brace Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto North Main Street
287 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from East Haddam, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 36.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward CT 9 North
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CT 9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East: Hartford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40B
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward South Main Street, Elmwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward South Main Street, Elmwood
6
36.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Farmington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
19 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
40 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than sustained highway cruising. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 37.4 miles. The drive doesn't feature a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, suggesting a need for constant attention to navigation and road conditions. This turn-heavy profile means you'll be actively engaged behind the wheel, making it feel more like a series of connected local journeys than a single, sweeping road trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on CT 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and CT 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Haddam, CT to West Hartford, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Elmwood along the way.
Elmwood
34.5 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on CT 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Hartford, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (CT 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Hartford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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